ASHBURTON SPRING MEETING.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 5165, 21 November 1884, Page 3

ASHBURTON SPRING MEETING.

[by ouk special reporter.] Although the weather was extremely threatening this morning, towards noon it cleared up, and when the first race started the sun was shining and the prospects of favourable weather for the meeting were no longer at doubt. The events to be decided were cut down to very small fields by the scratchings of various horses which, to a great extent marred the usual interest taken in the racing. Notwithstanding this, the attendance was quite up to the average, and everything was done to make the meeting as successful as possible. The course was in excellent condition —in fact, it was better than it has ever been before. The results of yesterday'E races were as under: — County Hurdle Handicap. —Mr J. Wilkinson's b g Marmion, 1; Mr J. Hunt's b g Unit, 2 ; Mr G. Appleton's b g Unfortunate, 3. Maiden Plate. —Mr D. O'Brien's b g Gaiters, 1 ; Mr P. Campbell's eh m Spinaker, 2 ; Mr R. Alexander's b g Rosedale, 3. Ashburton Cup.—Mr D. O'Brien's b m Rubina, 1 ; Mr R. H. Vallance's eh g Salvage, 2. Ladies' Purse.—Mr T. Quill's b m Princess Royal, 1; Mr R. Alexander's eh c Cranmer, 2. Welter Handicap.—Mr H. Goodman's b g Billy, 1 .- Mr D. O'Brien's b g Gaiters, 2 ; Messrs M. and C. Hobbs' br g Jackdaw, 3. Post Stakes Handicap. —MrT. Quill's b m Princess Royal, 1. LOWER HEATHCOTE RACING CLUB. The following nominations have been received: —. FIRST DAT. Handicap Hurdle Race, of 30 soys, 5 soys from the stake for second horse. About one and a half miles; over seven flights of hurdles, about 3ft 6in high. BaveDswood Bordeaux (late Andy Schmoozer) Berrington (I*te Madge Mustard) Heathcote Cup Handicap, of 75 soys, 5 soys from the stake for second horse. About one mile and a half. Sensation July Gem Talebearer Daniel O'Rourke — Water King Castille filly Supplejack Bally (late Whit- Ploughboy (late bach) Chaudos) Tim Wliiffler Handicap Time Trot, of 50 soys, 5 soys from the stake for second horse. About three miles. Weight not less than lOst. Randall Wakatu Prince Oliver Daisy Jimmy Brown Monsie Girl Tilly Kitty Never-Mind-Her Offwood Dolly V Jimmy Princess (late Peggy). Richmond (late Miss Scott Ohoka Dici) Lunatic Brownie Cock Robin Narrow Gauge Doctor's Maid Energy (late Darkey) Raddle Warrior Flying Handicap of 25 soys, 5 soys from the stake for second horse. About threequarters of a mile. Irish Kint? Rally (late WhitPapapa filly bach; Volunteer Talebearer Papapa July Puri Puri Water King N Deception Conundrum (late Nelly Double Event) Seusation Plonghboy (late Vanity Fair Chaudos) ThnWhiffier SECOND DAY. Handicap Hurdle Race of 50 soys, 5 soys from stake for second horse. About two miles; over eight flights of hurdles, about 3ft 6in high. Ravenswood Berrington (late Brian Boru Mustard) Mermaid Conundrum (late Andy Double Event) Madge Grand Stand Handicap of 40 soys, 5 soys fiom the stake for second horse. About one and a half miles. Nomination, 1 soy; acceptance, 30s. Papapa Water King Rebecca Supplejack Tim Whiffler Plonghboy (late Talebearer Chandos) . July Handicap Time Trot of 30 soys. 5 soys from the stake for second horse. About two miles. Weight not less than lOst. Strike-a-Light Wakatu Randall Oliver Prince Jimmy Brown Daisy Tilly Mousie Girl Princess (late Peggy) Jerry Lunatic Offwood Cock Robin Jimmy Billy Brownie Gif Nan ow Gauge Raddle Warrior Taken altogether, the number of entries shows a great improvement on last year, especially in the Plying Handicap, the Cup, and the Trots. Some few postal nominations will probably be received to add to the above. Several entries have already been received for the Maiden Plate, Selling Plate, Hack Hurdles, and Pony Race, the entries for which close on Dec. 11. Acceptances and general entries for the whole meeting will close on the same day.